1983 Opel Rekord vs. 2005 Toyota Stallion
To start off, 2005 Toyota Stallion is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Rekord (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Stallion. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Stallion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Stallion weights approximately 86 kg more than 1983 Opel Rekord.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Opel Rekord (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Stallion. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Stallion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Rekord | 2005 Toyota Stallion | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Rekord | Stallion |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1336 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
